Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
Felicia B. George is a native Detroiter who loves Detroit history and culture. She earned her doctorate in anthropology from Wayne State University, where she is now an adjunct professor. Her new book, When Detroit Played The Numbers, tells the true story of how Detroit entrepreneurs created a thriving - if illegal - lottery system to support themselves and uplift their communities.
On Friday, March 29, Source Booksellers hosts a night of storytelling and history, delve into the world of Detroit's underground number games, with George's official book launch. Click here for more info.
6 days ago
Emma Southon - A Rome of One's Own
6 days ago
6 days ago
Roman Historian, author and podcaster, Emma Southon joined us on the podcast (all the way from Belfast) to discuss two of her recent books, A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome and A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire.
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Doctor Who
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
This week, we have a panel comprised of DOCTOR WHO fans who are not only ready to discuss their favorite "doctors," their favorite episodes, and their favorite companions, but they're also here to explain the long popular British science-fiction television series to the "uninitiated," and get them excited about diving in. In fact, curious new fans will receive recommendations of "where to start" and even hear about some of the titles that are available here at the Ferndale Library, as well as Doctor Who-related titles that are available digitally as ebooks, audiobooks, and beyond!
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Classic Films that Still Hold Up
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
They're considered classic for a reason, right? This week, our film-loving staff are talking about movies that have stood the test of time, from 1934's The Thin Man, to 1979's Alien, to a pair of John Carpenter picks, including 1988's They Live. Find us on social media and tell us YOUR picks for "classic films that still hold up..." And remember, you can find ALL of our picks HERE at the Ferndale Library.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Books that ROCK
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
We're talking about music books! Books about musicians and music history! In your local library, following the Dewey Decimal System, you'll likely find them between 780-782, as far as call numbers go.
Titles discussed include:
Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman
Life by Keith Richard
Please Kill Me by Gillian McCain and Legs McNeil
Season of the Witch by Peter Bebergal
Trouble Boys by Bob Mehr
Mo Meta Blues by Queslove
Out of the Vinyl Deeps by Ellen Willis
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
The Oscars: Snubs!
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Our staff discuss some of the most historic and alarming "snubs" in the history of the Oscars (aka The Academy Awards), all of which are, of course, subjective. But we also remind you that your public library is already circulating nearly all of the films that have received nominations this year. Plus, there's still time for you to mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 28th, when we'll host an evening program all about this year's Best Picture Nominees! More info at: www.fadl.org/oscars